Testing Engineer with Programming & Palantir Experience

Job Summary (Immediate Hiring):
We are actively seeking a dedicated Testing Engineer to join us within weeks and drive quality assurance for backend data pipelines and frontend applications integrated with Palantir Foundry. This role demands expertise in automated testing, debugging, and performance optimization to ensure seamless operations and delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for backend data pipelines and frontend systems.
• Validate data workflows, transformations, and models within Palantir Foundry.
• Perform comprehensive testing of data pipelines, metrics, and transformations.
• Validate business logic across all layers of data transformations.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and completeness throughout the data pipeline.
• Have Palantir Foundry knowledge for testing requirements
• Conduct integration testing of data across CRM, SAP, and third-party vendor systems.
• Automate testing processes where possible, leveraging tools such as dbt, Apache Airflow, or others.
• Collaborate with BSAs and data engineers to identify and address issues early in the pipeline.
• Track and manage defects, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
• Able to lead as a subject matter expert and provide inputs on best case actions.
• Collaborate with developers and data engineers to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Conduct integration, system, and regression testing for both backend and frontend components.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases.
• Analyze testing results and document findings to improve product quality.
• Implement monitoring strategies to ensure the reliability and stability of production pipelines.
• Stay updated on the latest testing tools and methodologies.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Palantir Foundry, including workflow development and data pipeline validation.
• Proven experience in data testing, particularly in large, complex data environments.
• Experience testing data pipelines, transformations, and metrics.
• Strong knowledge of CRM, SAP, and third-party data integration.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools for data pipelines (e.g., dbt, Apache Airflow).
• Strong understanding of business logic and data transformation validation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with data validation tools and technologies (SQL, Python, or similar).
• Experience with backend testing tools like Postman, JMeter, or similar.
• Proficiency in automated testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages like Python or Java.
• Knowledge of database testing, including SQL queries.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and testing in DevOps environments.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like Gatling or Locust.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum workflows.

More on the Role:
The Tester will act as a key liaison between the business team and the development team. This role is responsible for gathering requirements, analyzing data, and ensuring the accuracy of the developed solutions to meet business objectives.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the business team to understand requirements, answer questions related to key performance indicators (KPIs), and translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Conduct thorough data analysis, create logic for requirements, and test the solutions developed by the development team to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Validate data through testing and ensure that the developed requirements meet quality standards before delivery.